LibKey Discovery

UW Libraries is pleased to announce the activation of LibKey Discovery, part of a suite of powerful scholarly access tools designed to remove barriers and increase efficiencies around digital access by providing one-click access to articles. By reducing the number of steps it takes to find, view and download materials, LibKey will save researchers countless Read More…

Free Online Access to Digital Newspapers

Did you know that current UW student, faculty, and staff can create free personal accounts for the New York Times (NYTimes.com), Wall Street Journal (WSJ.com), and the Financial Times (FT.com)? Thanks to tri-campus UW Libraries subscriptions, you can get access to these top news publications at no cost to you. Click the links below to Read More…

The Traveling Tree

  If you’ve been in the Snoqualmie Powerhouse in the past day or two you’ve probably seen a giant tree in the middle of that quiet study space captivating your attention. That tree is part of the United Way of Pierce County’s newest campaign on “Tackling Poverty at Its Roots”. It will be in the Read More…

Student FAQs Spring Quarter 2023

On behalf of the entire UW Tacoma Library staff, welcome back for the Spring 2023 Quarter. We appreciate your efforts to keep our community safe by staying up-to-date on University health and safety protocols. All students and personnel are required to be vaccinated, with up-to-date boosters strongly recommended. While face coverings are no longer required, Read More…

Black History Month: Civil Rights in Film

February is Black History Month. This month, we at the UW Tacoma Library are highlighting films that acknowledge, honor, and celebrate the lasting legacies of Black creators and activists. We not only want to shed light on history, but also look toward the future so we will be exploring different themes in Black and African Read More…